Holi also called a Festival of Colours is quite a popular Hindi festival celebrated in India. It has even become popular with non-Hindus as well in other countries. The festival means the arrival of spring, the finale of winter, and the beginning of many happy days. As per the Hindu calendar, it falls in the month of Phalguna which is around the middle of March. Why it is special in Mathura and Vrindavan Holi is particularly well known in Braj a historic region that covers the area of Mathura Vrindavan and a few other areas, while it is celebrated in almost every part of India. The festival here is known for its special customs and traditions, draws visitors and pilgrims from all over the world. Also, the Mathura is Lord Krishna's birth-place, and Vrindavan is where he grew up in his youth. Celebrations in Mathura In Mathura, there is a place naming Barsana which is famous for Lathmar Holi. It is a form of Holi which is played with sticks and shields. According to the le